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Method and apparatus to control temperature of processor

US7386737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2004
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Briefly, a method to control a temperature of a processor and a processor that includes a thermal controller to control a temperature. The thermal controller may decrease the power level of the processor to a first power level for a first predetermined time period and may vary the power of the processor to a second power level for a second predetermined time period.

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